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This Labor Day, join the largest Labor Day rally in Chicago’s history to stand up for strong unions & living wages & against corporations and politicians that have rigged our economy! Workers from ALL sectors of our economy and across our communities are striking back– to join rallies, marches, and strikes to demonstrate our power and strength and the need for strong unions. Fast food workers in over 300 cities, including in Chicago, will be on strike in record numbers.…

Freakons at the Hideout Tues. 9/12/17 8pm | $20 http://ticketf.ly/2rSJvLf Opening the evening will be a short film, presented by its director Tom Hansell, from the After Coal project (http://aftercoal.com/), profiling a historic exchange between the coalfields of Kentucky and Wales. Mekons + Freakwater = Freakons Mekons (beloved, mythical British rabble-rousing beast) and Freakwater (also beloved, yet often derided as godmothers of Alt-Country) have allied their sundry song & dance talents for the forces of good. Freakwater and Mekons are…

Dr. Kopelman will discuss fascinating neuropsychological and neuropsychiatric case studies that illustrate important issues facing the criminal justice system. Topics will include the impact of brain disease on legal proceedings, amnesia for offenses, and attempts to establish a neuropsychological basis for crime. Dr. Kopelman is an internationally recognized expert on the neuroscience of memory disorders and a leading figure in the intersection of neuroscience and the law. He serves as the President of the International Neuropsychological Society, is a Fellow…

This will be the "must-attend" political event of the 2018 election cycle organized by Our Revolution Illinois in partnership with over 50 independent and progressive organizations across the state of Illinois. Come hear the Democratic candidates for Governor in the 2018 election cycle speak about their experience and platform as it relates to a true people's progressive agenda. Date: Sunday, October 8, 2017 Time: 1-3 p.m. (Doors open at 12:30; event will begin 1 p.m. sharp.) Location: Chicago Teachers Union,…

Chicago, IL 60625 On Wednesday, February 28th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Please sign up here so we have a proper total of how many people are coming: https://actionnetwork.org/events/february-monthly-chapter-meeting Reclaim Chicago is building a progressive grassroots organization on the North Side and beyond. We're organizing neighbor to neighbor to reclaim our city from machine politicians and their wealthy backers. We believe that ordinary people have the power to work together and elect a government that responds to the people's interests. Every month…

Please join us for our first Drinks and Discourse of 2018! On that day, it will be 1 year and 5 days since the inauguration of 45. Come join us to reflect on the past year, and set intentions for the next. It will take all of us both taking care of ourselves and throwing down to change this city, this country, and this world to be the place we can thrive. What is one thing you can commit to…

Bakers Square Restaurant 7131 North Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60645 Please sign up here so we have a proper total of how many people are coming: https://actionnetwork.org/events/january-monthly-chapter-meeting Reclaim Chicago is building a progressive grassroots organization on the North Side and beyond. We're organizing neighbor to neighbor to reclaim our city from machine politicians and their wealthy backers. We believe a more equal and democratic world is possible when ordinary people realize their collective power. Every month we hold a public meeting…

Please sign up here so that we have proper count of how many people are coming: https://actionnetwork.org/events/february-drinks-and-discourse Drinks and Discourse is an informal space where we can get together face to face (irl) to hang out, drink, and discuss politics. It's a space to share what we are doing and see what everyone else has been up to and casually discuss completely changing the world. As usual, most of the space will be for just hanging out, finding…

-We will be discussing sexual assault at this event- Drinks and Discourse is an informal space where we can get together face to face (irl) to hang out, drink, and discuss politics. It's a space to share what we are doing and see what everyone else has been up to and casually discuss completely changing the world. This month the theme will be the #MeToo movement.Many of us have a story about sexual harassment and abuse in our lives. Let’s talk…

Who’s watching your community? More than 26 organized community watch programs are operating in Chicago, from West Ridge’s “yellow jackets” program, to block clubs, to “positive loitering” -- and more. But most don’t know these racist “safety” programs are funded and organized by the Chicago Police Department’s Office of Community Policing, which has a $5.3 million annual budget. Join Reclaim Chicago North Chapter's Pop Ed Program for an exploration of Chicago’s community watches, how they’re funded, and what residents can…